Fortinet FortiToken vs Symantec VIP Access Manager comparison

Fortinet and Broadcom are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Fortinet is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8, while Broadcom is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0. Fortinet holds a 3.6% mindshare in AS, compared to Broadcom’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiToken

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88% willing to recommend

Symantec VIP Access Manager

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86% willing to recommend

Fortinet FortiToken

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

Symantec VIP Access Manager and Fortinet FortiToken are two prominent security solutions in the authentication sector. Fortinet FortiToken seems to have the upper hand with its superior features and comprehensive offerings, even though Symantec VIP Access Manager excels in pricing and customer support.

What features are offered by Symantec VIP Access Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Symantec VIP Access Manager is recognized for its multi-factor authentication, strong integration capabilities, and user-friendly interfaces. Fortinet FortiToken stands out with hardware token options, various extensive authentication methods, and a broader feature set, which users find more comprehensive.

What areas of improvement can be found in Symantec VIP Access Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Symantec VIP Access Manager could enhance its documentation, improve user experience, and streamline setup processes. Fortinet FortiToken needs better customer support, more straightforward configuration processes, and improved user documentation. Feedback frequently points out support issues with FortiToken as a significant area for improvement.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of Symantec VIP Access Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Symantec VIP Access Manager features a smoother deployment process and more accessible customer service. Fortinet FortiToken, although robust, demands a more complex setup. Users find Symantec easier to deploy and appreciate its responsive customer service.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with Symantec VIP Access Manager in comparison to Fortinet FortiToken?

Symantec VIP Access Manager offers cost-effectiveness and reliable return on investment. Fortinet FortiToken, despite a higher price, justifies its cost through superior features and performance. Users generally find FortiToken's ROI satisfactory, considering its broader feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken

Ranking in Authentication Systems

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec VIP Access Manager

Ranking in Authentication Systems

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Access Management (18th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 3.6%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec VIP Access Manager is 2.0%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiToken	3.6%
Symantec VIP Access Manager	2.0%
Other	94.4%

Authentication Systems

Featured Reviews

Ahmed Auf

Cybersecurity SNB Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Has strengthened user authentication and remains reliable despite recent license transfer limitations

I love to work with Fortinet FortiToken because it's easy to configure with any user and with FortiAuthenticator. We uploaded it and use it for any authentication with any user, with integration with any device. With FortiAuthenticator, we integrated it with any server, such as Active Directory, and use the token for VPN and other purposes. In the future, we ask customers to use it with FortiAuthenticator, not just the token, as it provides better integration capabilities. When we buy a specific Fortinet FortiToken, we use it on FortiGate only. Fortinet FortiToken provides very important security benefits because it is used to manage FortiGate from outside, exclusively with Fortinet FortiToken. Without Fortinet FortiToken, administrators cannot use or add admin privileges or manage it from outside, as this could lead to attacks or malicious activity.

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Berk Onur

Presales Consultant at Cyberwise

With its mobile application, this tool offers a convenient and user-friendly experience to its users

To improve the tool, I think that the solution should consider integrations with other cybersecurity and IT technologies, such as Privileged Access Management and Site Integration. Additionally, the implementation of second-factor authentication via Symantec VIP Access Manager, CyberArk, and Delinea, among other technologies, could be best for the product. While the existing technology is okay, improving the integration capabilities for Symantec VIP Access Manager would benefit the product. I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company. While many cybersecurity solutions can function independently, they often lack integration with our systems due to missed integration points. Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I love the push-button authentication on FortiToken Mobile. It's also great that the soft token automatically reloads the OTP at intervals, so I always have a fresh code to enter."

"We like the mobile FortiToken."

"I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. The solution is a smart product that anyone can easily access and manage. The solution is a good product for multi-factor authentication and to secure remote authentication in the corporate environment."

"The solution is pretty solid."

"The initial setup is easy. You receive a QR code via email, scan it, and add it. No complicated procedures involved."

"The product provides secure access to our internal server."

"Fortinet FortiToken has a lot of RADIUS functionality."

"The integrated Fortinet security with the app that allows you to easily do the two-factor authentication is most valuable."

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"The two-factor authentication is most definitely valuable and moves us closer to being able to check off those important boxes for compliance."

"The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model."

"The VPN we are using is good and working quite well."

"It's a good tool. It's pretty straightforward."

"It is easy to use."

"Cloud-based service and management."

"It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft."

"In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc."

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Cons

"We can only use the tool with the FortiToken Mobile app."

"I'm not sure if it's already available, however, I wonder if there's an option to have it sent to my email address instead of having it on the mobile app."

"Fortinet support has some room for improvement. It has taken a long time to resolve some issues or find a workaround."

"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. The migration issue definitely brings it down a bit."

"The solution works well. We have nothing to complain about."

"They could enhance synchronization with mobile applications, and addressing minor issues with authentication could further improve user experience."

"The solution comes with two firewalls as a bundle. In that bundle, most of the individual users can be assigned to mobile users. However, in cases of technical difficulties, users may accidentally remove the mobile application. In normal scenarios, we get back to the activation key and assign it again."

"Its reporting should be better. The reporting feature is missing. I don't have any reporting of who has done what, what has failed, and what didn't work."

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"If they had dashboards or a report for managers or executives, then it would allow them to see the status and have it make sense to them."

"In the next release, I would like the ability to work offline with remote access."

"The User Store synchronization part needs to improve. Also, the logs, reports, and dashboard can be improved."

"It gets out of sync with Active Directory or whatever it might be, whatever the authentication piece is on Active Directory, and they just reset it on the backend. I never have to contact the vendor."

"Every time that I have a new phone or computer, it takes a little longer to deploy it."

"I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company...Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial."

"Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users."

"It is challenging to use when installing a new version."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."

"From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."

"The solution’s pricing is moderate and reasonable."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"Although the platform is relatively expensive, it offers significant value. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."

"The solution’s price is good."

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"There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate."

"I can say that the solution is worth the money."

"There are additional costs for maintenance."

"Licensing and pricing seems very fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiToken?

The solution is simple and similar to Google Authenticator. It follows time-based authentication. We use it for hardware and software in one environment. The tool offers simple and fast authenticat...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?

Fortinet FortiToken could be improved with flexibility to move it from device to device. With a license, replacement is not possible because Fortinet removed this option. Any Fortinet FortiToken ca...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?

The use case for Fortinet FortiToken involves restrictions on token movement. From two or three months ago, Fortinet has not approved moving FortiToken between devices. Users are not allowed to rep...

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Overview

As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security. Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.

Fortinet

Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Maine Medical Center, Aria S.p.A

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